17+ Best Freelancers for Hire in Canada

Sonja

Edmonton, AB, Canada

A dedicated illustrator with a profound passion for children's books. I love to create vibrant, colourful and fun artworks that sparks joy.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

Different Publishers
To Blink Animation
Demagog Studio

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Andrew

Toronto, ON, Canada

A 15-year veteran editor and mildly lapsed freelance writer with a focus on and passion for film-related subjects.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

Toronto International Film Festival
Cinema Scope Magazine

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Laura

Toronto, ON, Canada

Writer, ghostwriter, editor—I have decades of experience on staff and freelance with traditional publishers, individuals, and businesses.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Jenn

Vancouver, BC, Canada

*NOTE: Booking into mid-2026. Developmental, line, copy editor and mentor. Limited availability for short projects and 1:1 consults.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Amanda

Toronto, ON, Canada

I'm a previous Scholastic editor specializing in evaluating, editing, and proofreading children's books including MG, YA, and picture books.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Scholastic Canada
Harlequin
The Rights Factory Literary Agency

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Jennifer

Toronto, ON, Canada

Copy editor and journalist with 10 years of experience in Canadian publishing. Interests: biographies, memoirs, self-help and well-being

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

INNOCEAN Canada Inc.
Torstar Corporation
Hamilton Spectator
Metro News
The Canadian Press
Toronto Life magazine

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Pauline

Toronto, Canada

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader interested in history, culture, and technology

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Technology, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

Wiley
Rakuten Kobo

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Libris

Victoria, BC, Canada

Designer and typesetter with a Master of Publishing, a BFA in Visual Arts, and over ten years of experience in the publishing industry.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Anthologies, and Poetry.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Harbour Publishing / Douglas & McIntyre
Tradewind Books

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Sakshi

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Children's book illustrator with 10+ years of experience, creating whimsical, colorful stories that spark imagination and wonder.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

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Jessica

Toronto, ON, Canada

Specializing in illustration with a graphic design background; my focus is storytelling, book illustration and design. Let’s tell a story!

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

Images 2000 Inc / Northwood Collection / Feri & Joon / Mirrorize
Self-employed

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Britanie

Milton, ON, Canada

Qualified editor and indexer well-versed in a wide range of subjects and genres including fiction, non-fiction, history, crime, and law.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Parenting & Families, and True Crime.

Work experience:

Dundurn
John Wiley & Sons
Irwin Law
Self-employed

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Remie

Ottawa, Canada

Illustrator for books by Tim Ferriss and Martha Stewart. I am versatile, dedicated and responsive.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, Entertainment, Home & Garden, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Juliane

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Book cover designer balancing thoughtful type, layered textures, and compelling imagery to create covers that get to the heart of a story.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Kate

Montreal, QC, Canada

Intersectionally feminist, trauma-trained somatic book coach & editor of 15 years, empowering women+ to write their 🔥 novels, NF & memoirs.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed
FriesenPress

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Ben

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Marketing coach and consultant with 15+ years of intense experience in the self-publishing industry and marketing space.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Melanie

Russell, ON, Canada

A Canadian editor of travel, self–help, reference and career guides who delivers on deadline and builds great author–editor relationships.

Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Writing & Publishing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

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